The Canyon House Clearwater River Canyon, Idaho
The Canyon House Clearwater River Canyon, Idaho

[1]

Following a finger ridge 300 feet above the Clearwater River, a simple rectangular box is inserted in a moment resisting wood frame. 

© Paul Hirzel

The Canyon House Clearwater River Canyon, Idaho
The Canyon House Clearwater River Canyon, Idaho

[2]

© Paul Hirzel

The Canyon House Clearwater River Canyon, Idaho
The Canyon House Clearwater River Canyon, Idaho

[3]

The exposed frame on the westside provides support for window washing scaffolding and movable sun shades.

© Paul Hirzel

The Canyon House Clearwater River Canyon, Idaho
The Canyon House Clearwater River Canyon, Idaho

[4] 

Stairs follow the slope to 4 different levels, giving views to the river below.

© Paul Hirzel

The Canyon House Clearwater River Canyon, Idaho
The Canyon House Clearwater River Canyon, Idaho

[5] 

A sunrise deck adjacent to the dining area gives views up the river.

© Paul Hirzel

The Canyon House Clearwater River Canyon, Idaho
The Canyon House Clearwater River Canyon, Idaho

[6]

4 levels share one common space: 

Living Room

Kitchen / Dining

Bedroom

Sleeping Loft

© Paul Hirzel

The Canyon House Clearwater River Canyon, Idaho
The Canyon House Clearwater River Canyon, Idaho
The Canyon House Clearwater River Canyon, Idaho
The Canyon House Clearwater River Canyon, Idaho
The Canyon House Clearwater River Canyon, Idaho
The Canyon House Clearwater River Canyon, Idaho
The Canyon House Clearwater River Canyon, Idaho

[1]

Following a finger ridge 300 feet above the Clearwater River, a simple rectangular box is inserted in a moment resisting wood frame. 

© Paul Hirzel

The Canyon House Clearwater River Canyon, Idaho

[2]

© Paul Hirzel

The Canyon House Clearwater River Canyon, Idaho

[3]

The exposed frame on the westside provides support for window washing scaffolding and movable sun shades.

© Paul Hirzel

The Canyon House Clearwater River Canyon, Idaho

[4] 

Stairs follow the slope to 4 different levels, giving views to the river below.

© Paul Hirzel

The Canyon House Clearwater River Canyon, Idaho

[5] 

A sunrise deck adjacent to the dining area gives views up the river.

© Paul Hirzel

The Canyon House Clearwater River Canyon, Idaho

[6]

4 levels share one common space: 

Living Room

Kitchen / Dining

Bedroom

Sleeping Loft

© Paul Hirzel

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